Sensory Adaptation ____

question 16

Multiple Choice

Sensory adaptation ____.

• A) increases a receptor system's sensitivity to changes in environmental stimuli
• B) increases a receptor system's sensitivity to pain
• C) is primarily associated with thermoreceptors
• D) functions the same way in all types of sensory receptors
• E) is unique to predator animals

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Definitions:

Action Tendencies

The predispositions to behave in certain ways in response to specific emotions or feelings.

Cognitive Processes

Mental actions or operations that include thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and remembering.

Facial Feedback

The hypothesis that facial movements can influence emotional experiences, suggesting that smiling can make one feel happier.

Positive Feelings

Emotions and feelings that are pleasant or beneficial in nature, such as happiness, joy, and contentment.